He lives in Port Aransas, which was hit hard and heavy. Many buildings flattened, roofs gone, catastrophic destruction. Power lines indeed down and might be for weeks/months. Sure hoping to hear from him. Our kids lives in Houston where there is much less wind damage but serious flooding. They are both safe and dry, so far, but it's still coming down and no end to it yet in the forecast. Mother Nature is furious.

So glad to hear from you and that you are safe! I lived in Houston for 30 years. I evacuated for Katrina but sat out the rest. The evacuation took 13 hours to drive to Dallas. Had to go up the back roads so I could find gas. Still better than sitting in your house waiting to be killed. Again, what a blessing that you are safe and still have a house.

Our two children that live in Houston came though blessed as well. So many around them were flooded. Both of their homes are high enough that water never came inside, although it came close. One son will need a new roof. The other one said his biggest problem was underestimating how quickly the Peanut M&Ms would go. They have been helping people who were less fortunate muck out for 4 days now.

The 6 inch light pole, to which it was mounted, snapped. The wind and rain broke when the pole went down. Got spare equipment, but still waiting on power and Internet. All I have is generator and smart phone for now. And smartphone service is intermittent at best.